Import/export HS code 284170: Molybdates
Chemicals containing molybdenum, used in catalysts, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 5,360,465 |
| France | 2,715,383 |
| Netherlands | 2,145,600 |
| United States | 1,058,476 |
| Poland | 784,443 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3,029,178 | 2,331,287 | -697,891 |
| France | 1,263,000 | 1,452,383 | +189,383 |
| Netherlands | 936,555 | 1,209,045 | +272,490 |
| United States | 593,225 | 465,251 | -127,974 |
| Poland | 279,993 | 504,450 | +224,457 |
| Germany | 88,435 | 411,560 | +323,125 |
| Italy | 290,111 | 0 | -290,111 |
| Spain | 41,186 | 27,315 | -13,871 |
| Belgium | 43,130 | 18,325 | -24,805 |
| Brazil | 19,281 | 18,025 | -1,256 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,492,925 |
| United States | 2,964,145 |
| Poland | 1,034,988 |
| Netherlands | 773,738 |
| Japan | 239,242 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3,674,728 | 3,818,197 | +143,469 |
| United States | 1,625,838 | 1,338,307 | -287,531 |
| Poland | 388,770 | 646,218 | +257,448 |
| Netherlands | 253,155 | 520,583 | +267,428 |
| Japan | 239,242 | 0 | -239,242 |
| Brazil | 125,007 | 84,547 | -40,460 |
| China | 152,244 | 0 | -152,244 |
| Spain | 41,186 | 29,357 | -11,829 |
| Belgium | 43,130 | 6,483 | -36,647 |
| France | 12,412 | 7,855 | -4,557 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,894,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,356,400 |
| Air transport | 1,759,441 |
| Other | 35,141 |
| Road transport | 6,702 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,484,983 | 3,409,905 | -75,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,250,951 | 2,105,449 | -145,502 |
| Air transport | 829,950 | 929,491 | +99,541 |
| Other | 23,092 | 12,049 | -11,043 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,702 | +6,702 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,091,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,026,748 |
| Dover | 1,145,969 |
| Thamesport | 1,048,825 |
| Manchester Airport | 910,166 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,860,560 | 2,231,178 | -629,382 |
| Immingham Docks | 684,715 | 1,342,033 | +657,318 |
| Dover | 353,655 | 792,314 | +438,659 |
| Thamesport | 586,016 | 462,809 | -123,207 |
| Manchester Airport | 565,376 | 344,790 | -220,586 |
| Birmingham Airport | 228,149 | 444,522 | +216,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 461,049 | 182,242 | -278,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 438,229 | +438,229 |
| Killingholme | 361,311 | 0 | -361,311 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,507 | 0 | -197,507 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| DAKRAM MATERIALS LTD. | 26 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 25 |
| MONARCH CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 23 |
| OMEX AGRIFLUIDS LIMITED | 20 |
| FMC AGRO LIMITED | 15 |
| PERMASTORE LIMITED | 14 |
| NALCO LIMITED | 14 |
| YARA UK LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,514,644 |
| Switzerland | 737,216 |
| Italy | 515,749 |
| Netherlands | 420,914 |
| Sweden | 362,054 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 709,858 | 804,786 | +94,928 |
| Switzerland | 668,423 | 68,793 | -599,630 |
| Italy | 289,286 | 226,463 | -62,823 |
| Netherlands | 191,997 | 228,917 | +36,920 |
| Sweden | 185,776 | 176,278 | -9,498 |
| Kazakhstan | 315,058 | 0 | -315,058 |
| Morocco | 69,156 | 121,168 | +52,012 |
| Poland | 100,626 | 75,838 | -24,788 |
| Ireland | 79,470 | 82,260 | +2,790 |
| Belgium | 30,191 | 37,218 | +7,027 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,728 |
| XI | 2,794 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,213 | 1,515 | -698 |
| XI | 2,654 | 140 | -2,514 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,282,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 279,951 |
| Air transport | 234,275 |
| Other | 6,539 |
| Road transport | 4,289 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,501,202 | 1,781,031 | -720,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,508 | 131,443 | -17,065 |
| Air transport | 117,433 | 116,842 | -591 |
| Other | 4,884 | 1,655 | -3,229 |
| Road transport | 4,289 | 0 | -4,289 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,665,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 353,855 |
| London | 184,654 |
| Holyhead | 138,538 |
| Harwich | 104,921 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,208,965 | 1,456,841 | -752,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 166,767 | 187,088 | +20,321 |
| London | 69,156 | 115,498 | +46,342 |
| Holyhead | 65,421 | 73,117 | +7,696 |
| Harwich | 69,442 | 35,479 | -33,963 |
| Manchester Airport | 52,607 | 38,234 | -14,373 |
| ZLC | 38,502 | 27,624 | -10,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,302 | 37,937 | +20,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,312 | 10,925 | -25,387 |
| Dover | 25,782 | 17,907 | -7,875 |
Quick facts
HS code: 284170
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chemicals containing molybdenum, used in catalysts, pigments, and corrosion inhibitors